Description
Lemon butter sauce is a luxurious yet simple addition that transforms any dish into a gourmet experience. With its rich buttery base and zesty lemon flavor, this sauce perfectly complements seafood, chicken, or vegetables. Ready in just minutes, it elevates weeknight meals and impresses guests at special gatherings alike. Whip up this delightful sauce for a burst of flavor that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat until liquid.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the fresh lemon juice and stir to combine; let it bubble slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in chopped parsley before removing from heat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sauce making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently.